Syracuse, NY - A 19-year-old man was in serious condition after being shot in the back this afternoon on Syracuse's east side, city police said.

The victim, who police have not yet identified, was driving a silver Honda Accord about 4:30 p.m. at East Fayette Street and Seeley Road when another car pulled up, Sgt. Tom Connellan said.

The victim and his 14-year-old cousin told police someone in a red, four-door car opened fire at them after an exchange of words. Police found multiple shell casings at the intersection. They also said the Accord had been shot at multiple times.

Connellan said the victim was shot in the back, then drove about four blocks to Gorland Avenue, a dead-end street. There, he told a resident he had been shot and the resident called 911. The teen was taken to University Hospital.

Neither the victim nor his cousin, who was not hurt, said they knew the people inside the other car, Connellan said. Police believe there was just one shooter, but at least two people -- maybe more -- inside the red car.